Starting Year 7
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Index School Directory ............................................................................................................................. 1 School Executive 2021 ................................................................................................................... 1 Year 7 Wellbeing Team .................................................................................................................. 2 Profiles............................................................................................................................................ 2 Principal’s Welcome ....................................................................................................................... 3 School Captains .............................................................................................................................. 4 Term 1 2021 Calendar .................................................................................................................... 5 Communication ............................................................................................................................... 6 - Home Group ........................................................................................................................................ 6 - Compass .............................................................................................................................................. 6 - School Website .................................................................................................................................... 6 - Facebook ............................................................................................................................................. 6 - Twitter/Instagram ................................................................................................................................. 6 - Newsletter ............................................................................................................................................ 6 - Student Diary ....................................................................................................................................... 7 - Telephone Contact............................................................................................................................... 7 School Contributions: Your Support is Vital.................................................................................... 8 Parents and Citizens’ Association Incorporated .............................................................................. 9 School Uniform ............................................................................................................................. 10 Uniform Shop ................................................................................................................................ 15 Canteen ........................................................................................................................................ 15 Curriculum .................................................................................................................................... 16 Curriculum Enrichment Program ................................................................................................... 17 Sport ............................................................................................................................................ 18 Special Religious Education (SRE) ............................................................................................... 19 School Magazine – The Green Years ........................................................................................... 19 Library ........................................................................................................................................... 20 Bring Your Own Device and Technology ...................................................................................... 21 Student Welfare and Wellbeing .................................................................................................... 24 Student Support Services ............................................................................................................. 25 School Clinic ................................................................................................................................. 26 Discipline and Effective Learning Policy ........................................................................................ 27 Students’ Responsibilities and Rights ........................................................................................... 29 Bullying and Harassment .............................................................................................................. 29 The Honour System ...................................................................................................................... 30 Discipline Levels System .............................................................................................................. 32 Student Leadership ....................................................................................................................... 34 Attendance ................................................................................................................................... 36 Bell Times ..................................................................................................................................... 42 Wet Weather Arrangements ......................................................................................................... 43 Movement and Ball Games around the School ............................................................................. 43 Responsibility for Property ............................................................................................................ 44 Policy on Food Allergies ............................................................................................................... 45 Glass Bottles ................................................................................................................................ 45 Transport ...................................................................................................................................... 46 Bus Ranks (Departures from Koola Avenue) ................................................................................ 47 Layout of the School ..................................................................................................................... 48 School Directory Address: KILLARA HIGH SCHOOL Koola Avenue, Killara 2071 School Phone: 9498 3722 School Fax: 9498 2202 School Email: [email protected] Finance and Accounts Email: [email protected] Absences and Attendance Email: [email protected] Information and Newsletter Items: [email protected] School Website: www.killara-h.schools.nsw.gov.au Killara High School Office hours: 8.15am – 4.00pm Reception: For enquiries and assistance with enrolments, clinic and transport Attendance Window (A Block) For late arrivals, early departures, long leave applications, absence notes Finance Window (A Block) For all financial transactions, including fees, purchase of school ties and calculators, and excursion payments School Executive Principal (Relieving) Mr Robin Chand Deputy Principal (Relieving) Mr David Browne Deputy Principal (Relieving) Ms Melissa Gleeson Deputy Principal (Relieving) Mr Duncan Smith Head Teacher Administration: Ms Kelly Johnson Head Teacher Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) – (Relieving): Mrs Jacki Berry Head Teacher English: Mr Jake Henzler Head Teacher English: Mrs Christine Cigana Head Teacher HSIE Green (Relieving): Mr Mark Honeysett Teacher HSIE Blue: Mrs Clair-Louise Schofield Head Teacher Languages: Mrs Helga Lam Head Teacher Mathematics: Mrs Rema Nath Head Teacher Personal Development, Health and Physical Mrs Christina Shapiro Education (PDHPE) – (Relieving): Head Teacher Science: Mr David Aubusson Head Teacher Technological and Applied Studies (TAS): Mrs Tracy Mackenzie Head Teacher Secondary Studies - Curriculum: Ms Susanne Geary Head Teacher Secondary Studies - Personalised Learning: Ms Elizabeth Casey Head Teacher Secondary Studies - Technology and Learning: Mr Simon Harper Head Teacher Stage 4: Ms Ruth Charles Head Teacher Stage 5 (Relieving): Ms Esther Bouchier Head Teacher Stage 6 (Relieving): Ms Chloe Williams Head Teacher Wellbeing: Ms Dani Costa School Administration Manager: Mrs Kim McPartlin School Business Manager: Mr Bruce Davidson Above information correct at time of printing 1 Year 7 Wellbeing Team Name Location Ms Melissa Gleeson Deputy Principal Year 7 (Relieving) A Block Ms Dani Costa Head Teacher Wellbeing K Block Mrs Ruth Charles Stage 4 Head Teacher K Block Ms Hannah Zhang Year Adviser Mathematics –E Block Ms Libby Broughton Assistant Year Adviser EAL/D – A Block Ms Carin Swaddling School Counsellor K Block Ms Victoria Lynch Support Teacher Learning Assistance K Block Above information correct at time of printing Profiles Year Adviser – Ms Hannah Zhang My name is Hannah Zhang and I am a Mathematics teacher at Killara High School. I am located in the Mathematics Staffroom downstairs in E Block. I arrived at Killara High School in Term 1 2019 and have enjoyed every moment I spend with the most friendly students and welcoming staff here. This year, I am very fortunate to be your Year Adviser. I